The Merlies, a community of tiny birds, got scattered across the land by a huge storm! Explore a colorful charming 2D universe and unlock new hidden passages as your Merlies squad grows and learns new skills, in a metroidvania-like gameplay. Use each Merlies’ specific abilities during your exploration in this poetic adventure game.
While being beautiful, the world of The Merlies isn’t the most welcoming one. Your Merlies remain fragile little fellows exposed to the dangers of Nature. No creature or fight will be on your way but every thorn, every rock, every tree becomes an obstacle to overcome. Sometimes, the path will be hard to find, hidden in this wild and bucolic maze. And be careful not to lose one of your Merlies on the way!
Throughout your exploration, you’ll encounter remains of a long gone civilization. Lucky you! For one man’s junk is a Merlies’ treasure! Collect scraps to create and decorate your village, accommodate your Merlies and train them to get ready for exploration!
Visually inspired by graphic novels and children’s image books, The Merlies is a bright and cozy tale. Befriend cute expressive birds and go out with your new friends to discover the many biomes and uncover their passageways and secrets.
Climb electric cables and fallen billboards, send your Merlies up in the sky by jumping on mushrooms or explore empty pipes. For your small Merlies, everyday objects take on gigantic proportions and get a new purpose for your community: make a cozy house out of a lamp, a huge map out of a slate or a store room out of an ice cube tray!
But their little size isn’t going to stop their adventurous and creative minds to create a new and better community for their kind.
Human civilization is gone and Nature is healing. Discover a calm and comforting adventure and help your community grow through recycling and upcycling human junk. Wacky constructions and clever upcycling are the key to bringing comfort and happiness to your tribe. The Merlies’ way of life is to do a lot, with a little.
The Merlies is a Solarpunk game: post-apocalyptic, sure, but not like you would expect. It’s a bright tale promoting a hopeful future, where your Merlies are brought together by cooperation and solidarity. Community spirit and a clever (re)use of scraps are key features that take the game far from dystopic Cyberpunk often associated with post-apocalypse.
An exploration-based poetic adventure
A “wholesomevania” gameplay: explore a 2D map at your own pace
Exploit the many abilities of a squad of Merlies
Stunning and refined visuals with hand-made drawings
A solarpunk optimistic take on post-apocalypse games
Based on an idea by Cosmografik, creator of Type:Rider and Vandals.
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Developed by Darjeeling, Blue Ramen Studios, and ARTE France.
Game Publishers (2)Published by ARTE France and GCORES PUBLISHING.
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29th September 2026Please note: This is the first announced release date and may have released earlier for specific regions or editions.
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| Name: | The Merlies |
| Release Date: | 29th September 2026 (29/09/2026) |
| Price Range: | $8.59–$19.99 USD (Compare Prices) |
| Platforms: | Nintendo Switch and Steam |
| Official Website: | |
| Age Ratings: | ESRB Everyone and PEGI 3 |
| Developers: | Darjeeling, Blue Ramen Studios, and ARTE France |
| Publishers: | ARTE France and GCORES PUBLISHING |







